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WM. ELLIOTT & SONS’ GENERAL CATALOGUE FOR 1894 
MESEMBRYANTHEMUM. 
Beautiful dwarf edging plants, flowering most pro¬ 
fusely; belonging to the singular tribe of succulents, 
so peculiar in their growth. They are also well 
adapted for rockeries, old stumps of trees, etc.; will 
stand drought well and the hottest sun. Annuals. 
Per Plct. 
Mesembryanthemum Cordifolium Variegatum. Re¬ 
markable for the distinct white and green varie¬ 
gation of its leaves .10 
- Tricolor. Rose, with purple center. 5 
MIMOSA. 
(SENSITIVE PLANT.) 
Very curious and interesting plant, with globular heads 
of pink flowers. The leaves and footstalks close and 
droop at the slightest touch, or in cloudy, damp 
weather and during the night. Thrives best in the 
greenhouse. 
Mimosa Pudica. Tender annual, 2 ft. 5 
MIMULUS. 
(MONKEY FLOWER.) 
Very handsome, profuse-flowering plants, with singu¬ 
larly shaped and brilliantly colored flowers; fine con¬ 
servatory or sitting-room plants, growing splendidly 
in baskets, vases, etc. 
Mimulus Moschatus. Yellow. The well-known Musk 
plant; needs rich soil and plenty of moisture. . .10 
- Tigrinus. Tigered and spotted varieties.10 
- ——- Duplex. (Hose in Hose.) Beautiful double 
tigered and spotted varieties. (See cut.).25 
M YOSOTIS. 
(FORGET-ME-NOT.) 
Charming little plants, producing their beautiful star- 
like flowers in great profusion; invaluable for spring 
garden decoration, thriving best in moist, shady situ¬ 
ations. Perennials, but will flower the first season if 
started early in a hot-bed. 
Per Pkt. 
Myosotis Alpestris, “Victoria.” New, of stout bushy 
habit, bright azure blue flowers, 5 to 7 in. high. 15 
-Robusta Grandiflora. (Eliza Fanrobert.) 
New, fine pyramidal habit, bright blue.10 
-Blue. . ..10 
- - Alba. White .10 
- Azorica. Dark blue, very pretty.10 
- Dissitiflora. Clear blue flowers, very early, and 
continues long in bloom, i ft ..10 
-- Alba. New white Forget-Me-Not.25 
- Palustris. (True Forget-Me-Not.) Blue, with 
white eye .10 
MYRSIPHYLLUM. 
(SMILAX.) 
In many respects the Smilax is the most useful, and it 
is certainly one of the most graceful climbers which 
adorn the greenhouse or conservatory; for bouquets 
and floral decoration it is indispensable. Soak the 
seed in warm water twelve hours and plant in pots, 
in hot-bed or greenhouse, in February, and keep in 
moist place. Plant in a 2-inch pot. Tender peren¬ 
nial climber, 10 feet. 
Myrsiphyllum Asparagoides. (Smilax.) White. Per 
oz., $2 00.10 
MUSA. 
A splendid plant for the open air in summer, producing 
a most striking effect when planted singly or in 
groups. Seedlings attain a large size the first year if 
properly treated, and frequently repotted. Thrives 
best in a rich soil, requiring plenty of room and 
moisture. 
Musa Ensete. (Abyssinian Banana.) Tender perennir 1, 
10 to 20 ft.25 
MOMORDICA. 
Curious trailing-plants with ornamental foliage. The 
fruit changing from green to bright orange, and, 
when ripe, bursts open, exposing its bright red seeds 
and carmine interior. Very effective on trellis, 
fences, stumps, etc. Annual. 
Momordica Balsamina. (Balsam Apple.) 10 ft . 5 
- Charantia. (Balsam Pear.) 10 ft . 5 
NEMOPHILA. 
Extremely pretty dwarf, hardy annuals of spreading 
habit, well adapted for border or pot culture. The 
flowers are exquisitely colored, blotched and spotted. 
Nemophila will grow in any soil; may be sown sev¬ 
eral times during the year, and will bloom early. 
Nemophila Insignis. Blue, white center.,. 
- Maculata. White, with purple spots, 9 inches... 
- Mixed. Many varieties. 
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